Ed Dodge on A History of the Goddess: From the Ice Age to the Bible

Summary

In this episode, Sophia interviews Edward Dodge about his book 'A History of the Goddess', focusing on the systematic erasure of the Feminine Divine in religious history. Dodge claims that monotheism suppressed thousands of years of Goddess worship and reinterprets Biblical stories in light of this lost heritage. He emphasizes the role of cannabis in ancient temple rituals and how reclaiming this knowledge can heal our relationship with nature today.

Key takeaways

• 1Edward Dodge: Author of 'A History of the Goddess' discussing the feminine divine's suppression by monotheism.
• 2Claims that the ancient Near East viewed cannabis as a sacred plant in temple rituals.
• 3Proposes a reinterpretation of Biblical figures like King Solomon in connection with repressed feminine wisdom.
• 4Highlights the metaphoric “divorce” of God from Mother Earth and its implications on spirituality today.
• 5Suggests that reclaiming Goddess worship could aid in healing our connection to the environment.

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Excerpt from Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio, May 1, 2026. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.